31 May 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1974
Page
1
President Nixon risks dismissal of charges against two former aides by withholding evidence for their defense in the White House plumbers case. He loosens access rules but keeps final authority over what material is released to the federal court.
Special prosecutor Leon Jaworski said after three resignations on the ITT task force that a year long probe found no evidence of a major ITT scandal. He told Rep. J. J. Pickle the case is not closed but there is no expectation of disclosure of such offenses.
The Senate Watergate committee staff says dairy cooperatives' 1972 contributions to President Nixon's campaign were apparently tied to his 1971 milk price increase. The draft report notes deficiencies in Nixon's defense of the price hike.
Sen Edward Kennedy appears as a lawyer before the U S Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court ruling overturning President Nixon s pocket veto of a 225 million health bill for nonprofit hospitals and medical schools family medicine programs Kennedy notes a 64 1 Senate vote and 346 2 House approval.
Mamie Eisenhower and her son Col John Eisenhower spoke at West Point during the dedication of a 22.3 million recreation building for Dwight Eisenhower. Mrs Eisenhower said she is a Nixon person and confident the president will make it all right.
First Lady Pat Nixon overruled Secret Service and flew on a commercial airliner for a weekend shopping trip to New York. Press secretary Helen Smith said she chose commercial flights to avoid criticism for using a military jet on a nonessential mission.
Union members at Owens Corning Fiberglas in Aiken rejected a three year contract 638 to 14 leaving 1 700 workers idle as the plant shuts down Only 779 workers voted with 638 voting against the package which would cost the company about 6 million dollars annually The report of an 11 7 9 1 6 5 percent wage rise was denied by an informed source
Forecast calls for 92 degree heat and a warm 70 degree night. Tomorrow brings variable clouds and upper 80s temperatures, with showers likely for picnickers and golfers and welcomed by gardeners and farmers.
The South Carolina Public Service Commission approved most rate hikes for SCE&G with an average 11.5 percent residential boost, while ordering rebates totaling 1.5 million and a complex schedule tied to monthly bills. Duke Power announced a separate 16.8 percent rate increase plan.
A Syria and Israel disengagement pact was signed in Switzerland to halt 81 days of fighting on the Golan Heights. After the signing a UN spokesman said signatures were completed at 6:45 a.m. EDT, with talks to follow on timetable and force thinning.
About 125 officers with bloodhounds and planes searched a Columbia area subdivision for two men suspected in the killing of state highway patrolman Ben W. Strickland. Strickland, 40, was gunned down at a rest stop on Interstate 20 after stopping a car for a routine check. He radioed for help as he was shot and later died. Police pursued a car bearing Swansea, South Carolina, registration. two men fled on foot after a pursuit in Cayce. The search focused near the I-20 and South Carolina 215 intersection.
An airshow at Aiken Airport will feature 200 to 300 pilots and aircraft. Entries reach from New Jersey to Florida as Old South Flynn sponsors showcase the finest line-up with antique, experimental, and factory built planes in multiple categories.
The Aiken Standard announces a new section called Aiken County Today premiering Monday. It previews upcoming local features and community items for readers in Aiken County.
A gray gelding ran loose near Aiken Sunday prompting a riding master to seek information. The story links a horse escape with local horse events and nearby educational news in Aiken County.
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